Jakarta, Jan. 10 -- Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Minister Yandri Susanto has called on regional governments to pay attention to the priorities set for the utilization of village funds in 2025.

This was conveyed by the minister during a limited coordination meeting on food in Banten on Friday, according to a statement received here.

The priorities regarding the use of village funds have been regulated in the Villages Minister's Regulation Number 2 of 2024 concerning Operational Instructions for the Focuses of the Use of Village Funds in 2025.

First, village funds will be prioritized for tackling extreme poverty. If there is no extreme poverty in a village, the use of the funds will be further regulated by technical ...